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A lot of smokers are switching to e-cigarettes to try and kick their nicotine fix, but does vaping really help kick the habit?
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
Among middle schoolers, increases were seen in the use of tobacco products.
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
Embattled electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia.
The Supreme Court on Monday refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November.
Juul devices and four types of pods -- tobacco and menthol-flavored -- cannot be sold or distributed, the FDA said.
About 1 in 8 US high school students -- more than 2 million total -- said they had used tobacco products in the previous 30 days, the vast majority being e-cigarettes, according to results from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a new ordinance that would ban the sale of candy-flavored tobacco.
Millions of young people vape. How aware are their parents? Not very, says a new study.
The California Legislature has voted to ban the sale of most flavored tobacco products in the state.
U.S. health officials are cracking down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never received permission to sell them in the U.S.
Another group of people could be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19: people who smoke, vape or have substance use disorders.
A number of flavored vaping products being taken off the US market starting today.
A Roseville smoke shop owner has been arrested after deputies allegedly caught him selling vape and tobacco products to minors.
California officials announced Monday that marijuana vape cartridges seized in illegal shops in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a national outbreak of deadly lung illnesses tied to vaping.
A group of local school districts is suing e-cigarette maker JUUL Labs, Inc.
Gov. Gavin Newsom trying to stem the youth vaping epidemic by adding a new tax on e-cigarettes.
Flavored tobacco could be banned statewide from California stores if a new bill becomes law. The group of lawmakers behind it would help to halt what they're calling a resurgence of nicotine consumption among youth.
From the outside, the store is clearly marked. Inside, rows of colorful products are on display. As far as any average shopper on this street in California can tell, this is a legal cannabis shop.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, including a measure that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
The number of vaping-related lung injury cases has topped 2,500 nationwide and at least 54 deaths have been reported.
Vaping or using e-cigarettes for a long period of time was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases -- including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, chronic bronchitis and asthma -- in a new study.
Travis Decker, the Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation into the death of a woman in south Sacramento over the weekend.
A memo from the Justice Department and FBI said that a systematic review of the case involving Jeffrey Epstein "revealed no incriminating 'client list.'"
An injured albino deer fawn taken in recently by a Northern California wildlife rescue has died, officials say.
Officers are investigating after a hit-and-run left a person dead in Sacramento early Monday morning.
Yolo County officials confirmed Saturday afternoon that all seven of the missing workers' remains have been found after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto.
Travis Decker, the Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation into the death of a woman in south Sacramento over the weekend.
A memo from the Justice Department and FBI said that a systematic review of the case involving Jeffrey Epstein "revealed no incriminating 'client list.'"
An injured albino deer fawn taken in recently by a Northern California wildlife rescue has died, officials say.
Voting is underway to choose the top taco in California's capital city. The one-on-one bracket-style battle is part of Sacramento Taco Fest.
Multiple suspects are sought after an armed robbery at a jeweler in the Arden-Arcade area, authorities said.
A search is underway for a driver who fled the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian in the south Sacramento area, police said Monday night.
On Friday, California's transportation commission voted to award Sacramento $25 million more towards building a new I Street bridge.
A former Sacramento city councilmember turned state senator is pushing for a regional approach to address the homeless crisis. This comes as city leaders are looking to ban overnight camping in front of City Hall.
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
Off the coast of California, south of Salinas and located at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains, clusters of high-quality pinot noir and chardonnay grapes ripen in the cooling fog, warming sun and perfect soil.
California's housing-crisis crackdown includes a stunning new look at just how many homes in your neighborhood are owned by Wall Street companies.
The California Department of Insurance has commissioned a task force to develop a first-in-the-nation smoke damage standard that could be the blueprint for a national standard.
California's cannabis excise tax is set to increase from 15% to 19% on all products beginning July 1.
Three San Francisco Giants pitchers will be heading to Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on July 15.
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker will be joining teammate Jacob Wilson in Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
Willy Adames had three hits and four RBIs to back a strong start by Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night.
JP Sears pitched six scoreless innings, Nick Kurtz and Denzel Clarke hit home runs, and the Athletics cruised past the San Francisco Giants 11-2 on Friday night.
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
A memo from the Justice Department and FBI said that a systematic review of the case involving Jeffrey Epstein "revealed no incriminating 'client list.'"
The Trump administration is expected to send dozens of letters to countries that have not made a trade deal, warning them that higher tariffs could kick in next month.
Monday marks six months since the pair of devastating fires destroyed thousands of homes and left more than two dozen people dead in January.
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
CBS News California's Julie Watts and her daughter's fifth-grade class go undercover shopping and head to the State Capitol to investigate how the skincare industry makes billions by selling potentially harmful products to tweens.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The fire is located on Marysville Road, west of New Bullards Bar Reservoir.
Forward progress of the Camino Fire near Don Pedro Reservoir in Tuolumne County has been stopped, according to officials.
Mandatory evacuations have been lifted in the fire that erupted in El Dorado County near Shingle Springs on Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, the California Insurance Commissioner announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
Smoke seen across Vacaville near Browns Valley Parkway on Monday was no cause for alarm. In fact, it marked the fourth and final wildland fire training operation for the city's fire department as they prepare for fire season.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Officers are investigating after a woman was found dead in a Sacramento home over the weekend.
The explosion at a fireworks warehouse left seven people dead.
A pedestrian has died after a hit-and-run in Sacramento early Monday morning.
The Folsom Fire Department may be closing a fire station to solve the city's multi-million-dollar budget deficit.